Pages

Program Description: The
Advanced Lasers Program is a unique, one-of-a-kind program in Canada
specifically designed to fill several market gaps in Canadian and global
markets through applied learning and technical training in photonics - the
science of generating and harnessing light. The Advanced Lasers Program prepares
graduates for entry into several economic sectors with employment prospects
including but not limited to: biotech and medical research; entertainment; fibre
optics; holographic technology; national security and defense; imaging; laser
technology; optical coatings; optical hardware design and aerospace technology.
The program integrates applied and theory based learning within the Ranking
Technology Centre – a 70,000 square foot, state of the art training facility
which houses Niagara College’s technical training and trades program.

Program
Outline (Courses Delivered)

Term
One Subjects

Term
Two Subjects

·Fibre Optics

·Business Applications

·Light Sources

·Laser Maintenance and Manufacturing Technology

·Optical Systems

·Laser Matter Interaction

·Opto-Electronic Devices

·Laser Systems

·Vacuum and Thin Film Coating Applications

Advanced Lasers Program (ALP)
Competencies: Upon completion of the program, ALP
graduates will develop a host of new competencies best exemplified as
follows:

1.Capacity to analyze
the effects of laser energy, beam profiling and beam modification on
different forms of matter as well as the ability to articulate the advantages
of laser machining over conventional machining processes.

3.Ability to analyze
the characteristics of a variety of optical resonator configurations in order
to determine the effects on laser radiation quality.

4.Training in and
ability to design optical trains and beam delivery systems for specific
applications, including the proficient handling and cleaning of optical
components.

5.Capacity to characterize,
use and test fibre optic devices and discuss applications of fibre optic
devices in a system.

6.Demonstrated
ability to assess and evaluate vacuum systems in order to produce thin film
coatings, using a variety of thin film systems, including thermal,
sputtering, and e-beam system technologies to produce mirrors, and
interference filters for lasers.

7.Ability to analyze
the non-optical subsystems and infrastructure required by common lasers,
including cooling, gas handling, and electrical (power and control)
sub-systems in order to maintain and troubleshoot malfunctioning sub-systems.

9.Ability
to create innovative strategies for using laser technology in business, using
critical thinking and sound business planning principles.

Contact
Hours:
The Advanced Lasers program delivers approximately 560 contact hours in a
'hands-on' format, which combines lecture, demonstration and class exercise
delivery methods in a state-of-the-art laboratory facility. The program is
divided as follows: